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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60
Pentax K-7 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the K-7 (APS-C) and I-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-7 was manufactured 3 months before the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-7 matches up versus the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax I-10

 K-7 I-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax K-7

 I-10 K-7 

Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Pentax I-10

 K-7 I-10 
IntroducedOctober 2009January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-7 vs the I-10.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and I-10 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-7 and I-10.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-7 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-7 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-7 Portrait photography advice
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-7 Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-7 Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
36
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-7 and Pentax I-10
 Pentax K-7Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-7 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-10-02 2010-01-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4672 x 3104 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 2000 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750 gr (1.65 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $310